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Updated News From Delta: All New Machinery Will Carry a Five Year Limited Warranty

Monday, May 09, 2011

By: Beth Knott

DELTA® Power Equipment Corporation made a big announcement about it's warranty policy last week, and for those of you that trust the Delta brand, but might have been concerned about the new ownership, here's some good news to put your mind at ease.  Note that the new warranty policy is for new machinery purchased after February 4th, 2011.  

Here's the official statement from Delta: 



DELTA® Power Equipment Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of portable, stationary and benchtop woodworking machinery and equipment, has announced that as of their purchase of Delta® Machinery from Stanley Black & Decker on February 4, 2011, all new Delta woodworking machinery purchased on or after that date will carry a Five Year Limited Warranty against manufacturer’s defects.

“For 90 years, DELTA® woodworking machinery has been known for its quality and durability,” said Bryan Whiffen, President and CEO of DELTA® Power Equipment Corporation. “In order to maintain that heritage, we have announced an across-the-board five year warranty for all purchases of new Delta woodworking equipment. This top-in-the-industry warranty is another way we can demonstrate to our customers our commitment to manufacturing and servicing top-of the-industry woodworking tools.” 

Drawing additional strength from this warranty are the high-quality, Made in the USA products which are manufactured in the Anderson, SC facility including the world class, DELTA® UNISAW® Table Saws, Radial Arm Saws and Line Boring Machines. Biesemeyer® products, which are known for being the most precise accessories in the industry, are also manufactured in the Anderson, SC facility and will continue to carry a two year limited warranty against manufacturer’s defects. All refurbished Delta products will continue to carry the 180 day warranty.

The complete line of DELTA® professional and DIY woodworking equipment and machinery as well as BIESEMEYER® professional woodworking accessories will continue to be offered through woodworking distributors and retailers throughout North America.
    
For more information on all DELTA® and BIESEMEYER® products and service, customers can call 1-800-223-7278 or go to www.deltamachinery.com or www.biesemeyer.com.

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The New DELTA Taking Shape in Anderson, SC

Thursday, April 14, 2011
The Latest News Passed Along to Toolskool from DELTA® Power Equipment Corporation:  



Anderson, SC, April 11, 2011 – DELTA® Power Equipment Corporation’s manufacturing, R&D, engineering and administrative facility continues to hit milestones with the transfer and installment of equipment and machinery from the Jackson, Tennessee location. The new location allows DELTA® to continue the Made in USA tradition of designing, manufacturing and marketing the world class UNISAW®, radial arm saws, line boring machines and BIESEMEYER® accessories.

“Passion for this incredibly powerful brand, love of the industry and drive to innovate true, solution-based products and accessories for our loyal customers are some of the most essential values leading our decisions for facility development, team deployment and customer support,” said Alicia Hicks, Marketing Manager for DELTA® Power Equipment Corporation. “We strive to reconnect those loyal emotions of the ‘Old DELTA®’ with the reality of this ‘New DELTA®’. Our desire is to show woodworkers that the ‘New DELTA®’ in Anderson, South Carolina is something to be excited about. We are proud to be a part of this strong heritage of products Made in the USA and to continue the plans set in motion over 90 years ago with the first DELTA product: Fulfilling the American woodworker’s dream.”  

Located at 5530 Airport Road in Anderson, South Carolina, the new DELTA® facility is on schedule to have the equipment in place for training of the manufacturing staff in mid-April, with production runs beginning shortly thereafter. R&D and engineering facilities are also on track to be fully operational by early summer.



“Things are going well and we are on the schedule we set for ourselves when we closed the deal to purchase DELTA® from Stanley Black & Decker,” said Bryan Whiffen, President and CEO of DELTA® Power Equipment Corporation. “Everyone at Stanley Black & Decker has been very helpful in smoothing the way for efficient transfer of equipment and data files, ensuring what we expect to be a seamless transition for our customers.”

DELTA® Power Equipment Corporation also continues to add administrative, sales, engineering and manufacturing staff and now has 23 employees. When fully staffed, the new DELTA® will employ approximately 40 people at its Anderson facility.

DELTA® Power Equipment Corporation’s management team has extensive power tool and woodworking equipment manufacturing, marketing and sales experience, and a proven track record of innovative product development and superior customer service that exceeds expectations. Just within the executive team, President and CEO Bryan Whiffen has 17 years of experience and Norm MacDonald, Executive Vice President and COO, has 20 years of experience. Management team members in marketing,sales, engineering, plant management, product sourcing and supply management bring the totalto more than 135 years of combined experience. 



The complete line of DELTA® professional and DIY woodworking equipment and machinery as well as BIESEMEYER® professional woodworking accessories will continue to be offered through woodworking distributors and retailers. 

DELTA® and BIESEMEYER® customers can continue to obtain parts and service by calling 800-223-7278 or going to www.deltamachinery.com or www.biesemeyer.com.



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Delta Power Equipment Corporation Closes Deal with Stanley Black and Decker

Monday, February 07, 2011

The following press release was issued today by Delta Power Equipment Corporation: 



Delta Power Equipment Corporation announced today that its deal to purchase the DELTA® brand of woodworking equipment and machinery from Stanley Black & Decker closed on Friday, February 4, 2011 as expected.

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Chang Type Industrial Co. Ltd., a Taiwan-based manufacturing company (Taiwan Stock Exchange symbol: 1541.tw), Delta Power Equipment Corporation is based in Anderson, South Carolina. This new location will continue the Made in USA tradition of designing, manufacturing and marketing the world class UNISAW®, radial arm saws and BIESEMEYER® accessories.

“We are right on track with our transition plan and expect to begin moving machinery and equipment from the Jackson, Tennessee location very soon,” said Bryan Whiffen, President & Chief Executive Officer. “We expect to have the Anderson facility fully operational in April. In addition, I’m pleased to announce that Alicia Hicks has been named Marketing Manager for the organization and additional staffing is well underway.”

Delta Power Equipment Corporation is located at 5530 Airport Road, Anderson, SC 29626. Their phone number is 864-231-5888.

The complete line of DELTA® professional and DIY woodworking equipment and machinery as well as BIESEMEYER® professional woodworking accessories will continue to be offered through woodworking distributors and retailers.

Delta and BIESEMEYER customers can continue to obtain parts and service by calling 800-223-7278 or going to www.deltamachinery.com or www.biesemeyer.com.
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